Indian Computing and the Digital Divide

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Which Indian city is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India"?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bangalore is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" due to its thriving technology industry and numerous startups.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program to provide affordable internet access to rural areas?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. e-Gram Swaraj

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BharatNet is the Indian government's initiative to provide high-speed broadband internet connectivity to rural and remote areas.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his contributions to the field of computer science, including the development of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm?

  1. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. C. V. Raman

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Raj Reddy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raj Reddy is an Indian computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field, including the development of the FFT algorithm.

What is the name of the Indian supercomputer that was ranked among the top 10 most powerful supercomputers in the world in 2021?

  1. Param Siddhi

  2. Pratyush

  3. Anupam

  4. Tejas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Param Siddhi is an Indian supercomputer developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

Which Indian state has the highest digital literacy rate?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest digital literacy rate in India, with over 90% of its population having access to the internet.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote digital literacy and skill development among citizens?

  1. Digital India

  2. Skill India

  3. Make in India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital India is the Indian government's flagship program to promote digital literacy and skill development among citizens.

Which Indian city is home to the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots in public places?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. Wi-Fi Choupal

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wi-Fi Choupal is the Indian government's initiative to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots in public places.

Which Indian state has the lowest digital literacy rate?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihar has the lowest digital literacy rate in India, with less than 20% of its population having access to the internet.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of digital technologies in agriculture?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. e-NAM

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

e-NAM is the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of digital technologies in agriculture.

Which Indian city is home to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide digital literacy training to rural women?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. e-Sakhi

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

e-Sakhi is the Indian government's initiative to provide digital literacy training to rural women.

Which Indian state has the highest number of internet users?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest number of internet users in India, with over 100 million users.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of digital technologies in healthcare?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. e-Health

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

e-Health is the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of digital technologies in healthcare.

Which Indian city is home to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi?

  1. Delhi

  2. Bangalore

  3. Chennai

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is located in Delhi.

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